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R449 SDG

1998 Daihatsu Sirion

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

158,163 mi
Last recorded158,163 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Sirion52,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR449 SDG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSirion
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2011 158,163 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rust on both rear chassis legs

rust on both rear wheel arches

Pass 1 Jul 2010 153,050 miles

clutch reqs attention

corr o/s/r chassis

front brake discs corroding

front outer c/v gaiters split

n/s/r outer sill coreroding and thin

nail in o/s/f tyre tread

o/s/f lower ball joint gaiter split

rear brake slow to reach%

Fail 30 Jun 2010 153,038 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

clutch reqs attention

corr o/s/r chassis

front brake discs corroding

front outer c/v gaiters split

n/s/r outer sill coreroding and thin

nail in o/s/f tyre tread

o/s/f lower ball joint gaiter split

rear brake slow to reach%

Pass 11 Jun 2009 148,728 miles

exhaust tailpipe corroding

front brake doscs wearing

front pads low

oil leakl engine area

Fail 9 Jun 2009 148,728 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

exhaust tailpipe corroding

front brake doscs wearing

front pads low

oil leakl engine area

Pass 5 Jun 2008 144,123 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 144,123 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 137,256 miles

emergency type fuel filler cap fitted †rear tyres close to limits †front brakes partial imbalance

Pass 20 Jun 2006 131,912 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 131,912 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2005 113,252 miles

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Sirion?

Based on 250,499 MOT tests across 16,625 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
3,921
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
16,625
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,083
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,684
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,410
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 2,063
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R449 SDG is a 1998 Daihatsu Sirion in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Daihatsu Sirion models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 52,547 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Daihatsu Sirion fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R449 SDG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Sirion typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Daihatsu Sirion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R449 SDG registered?

R449 SDG is a 1998 Daihatsu Sirion, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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